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COULTERVILLE LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Mariposa, California, USA

MARIPOSA, California, United States

Overview

COULTERVILLE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill in Mariposa, California, serving the local community under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.

COULTERVILLE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Mariposa, California, United States. It serves the Mariposa County area, managing municipal solid waste disposal. As a landfill, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility is situated in a rural area near Highway 49, typical of many landfills in California's Central Valley region. Landfills of this type generally handle moderate volumes of waste from local communities. The site's location in Mariposa County places it in a region with diverse geography, including proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Environmental management at COULTERVILLE LANDFILL likely includes landfill gas collection and leachate management systems to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations, contributing to responsible waste management in the region.

Environmental context

The landfill's location in Mariposa County, California, places it in a region with Mediterranean climate and varied topography. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's hydrological sensitivity. Community proximity and traffic impacts are also relevant, as the site is accessed via Highway 49.

Frequently asked questions

COULTERVILLE LANDFILL is located at Highway 49 North, end of Mary Harrison, in Mariposa, California, USA.

As a municipal solid waste landfill, COULTERVILLE LANDFILL accepts household and commercial solid waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.

COULTERVILLE LANDFILL is currently operational, serving the Mariposa County area for solid waste disposal.

Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and the California Air Resources Board.

Landfills like COULTERVILLE typically manage environmental impacts through landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with federal and state regulations.

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